Yellow-Striped Squirrelfish
Sargocentron ensifer
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–64 m
- Max size: 23 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Big eyed and built for the dark, this squirrelfish shelters in crevices and caves of deep reefs by day and comes out to hunt small fish and crustaceans at night. The yellow striping along its body gives it its name, and it reaches around 23 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Holocentriformes › Holocentridae › Sargocentron
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272209.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellow-Striped Squirrelfish live?
- The Yellow-Striped Squirrelfish (Sargocentron ensifer) is typically found at 0–64 m.
- Is the Yellow-Striped Squirrelfish dangerous to divers?
- The Yellow-Striped Squirrelfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellow-Striped Squirrelfish get?
- The Yellow-Striped Squirrelfish grows to about 23 cm.